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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 22, 2021February 27, 2022 by Jen

When in Doubt Bounce it Out…

A Bit of History

My kids and I really enjoyed bouncing in the kitchen this week before crafting my easy homemade cranberry sauce. Apparently, your cranberries are uber fresh if they bounce when dropped to the floor. And really, who doesn’t love bouncing food on purpose? I highly recommend it if you have never tried to bounce cranberries.

I will share one more fun fact with you for Thanksgiving and then it is back to the kitchen for all of us! Over dinner this year, quiz your guests and see who knows what year Thanksgiving was celebrated on the third Thursday of November. I must admit, I did not know this fact. In 1939, in order to boost the struggling economy, FDR moved Thanksgiving to the third Thursday of the month. Shifting the holiday allowed for an extra week of shopping before Christmas. However, moving Thanksgiving, angered many people. Football coaches, printers, and other manufacturers who had already announced Thanksgiving games, cards, and calendars were especially upset.

About the Recipe: Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

There are thousands of cranberry recipes to choose from, but I have been making a version of this sauce for almost 20 years. This year, I forced myself to measure and write down what I tossed in the pot. To my surprise, only 5 ingredients plus water, landed in my pot. This sauce also comes together in 15 minutes flat. It thickens as it sets so don’t be fooled into thinking you have to cook it longer. Cranberries become very bitter if cooked too long. Since, this sauce is not very sweet, feel free to supplement additional honey or sugar if desired.

Cranberry Sauce
Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce – Just 5 Ingredients

An easy, delicious, homemade cranberry sauce. 15 minutes of work and 5 ingredients and you have a stunning, elegant, and fabulous side dish for the holidays.
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Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 12 oz. bags fresh cranberries
  • 2 oranges, juiced and zested
  • 1 cup honey (or substitute sugar if vegan)*
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 1 cup water
  • olive oil spray or additional water for cooking onion

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large saucpan over medium heat. Add a bit of water or lightly spray with olive oil.
  • Add minced shallots and cook 3-4 minutes.
  • Add cranberries, honey, water, sherry, orange juice, and zest. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a low simmer and cook for approximately 10 minutes until cranberries pop. (Cooking cranberries too long will make them taste bitter). Taste and add more honey or sugar if desired.
  • Remove pot from heat and allow to cool. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Once cool, store in refrigerator.
  • Serve with your favorite holiday dishes. Leftovers are excellent on toast, muffins, or oatmeal.

Notes

*This cranberry sauce is not very sweet. If desired, add more honey or sugar for a sweeter version.
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Need some other holiday ideas for your table? Try some of these ultratruffle favorites, smoked pumpkin butter, baked cranberry oatmeal, smoked fig jam, and olive tapenade.

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Are you striving to make a lifestyle change or looking to discover plant-focused recipes the whole family will love?

My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

Waiting for the seasons to change, fruits to ripen, vegetables to mature, or truffles to reach their peak (7-11 years) is an endurance sport in itself.  Nonetheless, the time and effort spent is well worth crossing that finish line and enjoying a delicious, healthy meal.

I always say the slower you run, the more you enjoy the trail. Food is the same. Cooking together in the kitchen with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables is all about taking life slower and enjoying the process and experience. Plant-based, healthy food for the whole family with less effort, so you can slow down and enjoy life!

Disclaimer: This website is for sharing recipes and cooking techniques that I use in my kitchen. It is not intended as medical advice. Ingredient information is for general knowledge only. Please consult your physician for medical questions and concerns regarding your personal health.

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